6month old, super clingy, won’t feed or settle for anyone but me.

[SETRu83]

I feel bad for writing this post, however I’m struggling to know how to tackle. My 6mo DD is suffering with separation anxiety, I know this is a classic leap/ development sign but it’s making it impossible for anyone to hold her, settle her or feed her. I feel like I’m going backwards, I’ve been introducing bottles ( currently she’s BF) and she was having a bottle every night at bed time, and then one through the day. Now she’s refusing them and only wants the boob. She screams the house down if I’m not there especially if she’s tired. Even my DH can’t settle her now. I’m a bit worried as I’m starting some days at work in March and right now there’s no chance I can leave her with my mum.
Has anyone any tips ?
She’s been a high need baby from early on. Never been able to self settle, always wanted holding, relies on a dummy, had colic and reflux. She’s a little cutie when she’s happy but I hate to see her so upset when she thinks I’ve left her !
I’m just wondering if anyone has had similar issues?

[thisisyourwakeupcall]

Absolutely.
And in the nicest way, of course she's clingy and needy, she's 6 months old. All she needs is to be warm, dry and fed and she wants her mummy as that's where she feels most comfortable and safe.
Yea it must be hard thinking about having to go back to work, but baby is clearly telling you she not only needs YOU but wants YOU.
Is there any way you can put off going to work for a little bit?
I'm aware there are many different opinions on this and many will say to try to 'train her' but IMO spending time responding to her early needs and development is your job now, and it's absolutely precious.